Ten Reasons to Locate in WVC

10 Reasons

1) Location: West Valley City is located in Salt Lake Valley (population 1.1 million). I-215 freeway, State Highway 201 toll road and Bangerter Highway runs through the city, and both I-15 and I-80 just 5 minutes to make access to the site is easy key valley - Salt Lake International Airport (10 minutes), downtown Salt Lake (10 minutes), University of Utah (15 minutes). In addition, the main Union Pacific Rail Intermodal Hub is 5 minutes north of town.

2) Quality of Employment: 130,000 people in this town provide, educated, work hard, and stable workforce for any business. University of Utah and other universities in four-hour drive (Brigham Young University, Weber State University, Utah State University, and Utah Valley University) provides highly skilled employees for every business need. In addition, Utah rated # 5 in the United States for the overall health of its workforce (American Health Foundation). Utah is a state right-to-work with a labor force that is expected to double the national average between 2010 and 2030.


3) Quality of Life: 22 West Valley City parks, 25 schools, Family Fitness Center, Center for Cultural Celebration and family friendly environment makes West Valley City a great place to live, work and play. In addition, the well-known outdoor recreation Utah is just minutes away with hiking, biking skiing, and more nearly in your backyard. Utah rated # 3 in the nation for the highest quality health care for the lowest cost (Kaiser Foundation) and is judged to have the lowest crime rates in six Places Rated Almanac rated U.S. Salt Lake Valley Place "Best to Live in North America" and the 2009 Gallup survey named Utah is. "The happiest country in the United States"

4) Land that is available: The city has three major areas of course sites (Utah State designation of quality sites) covering hundreds of acres of land a major development. In addition, available land in the Lake Park Corporate Center (the main state park office) and there are many development sites throughout the city in commercial, office and manufacturing zones.

5) Building Available: The city currently has 6 million square feet of industrial space, 4 million square feet of retail space and 2.5 million square feet of office. There will likely be an ideal space in West Valley City for you to rent or buy.

6) Cost of Doing Business: Electricity and natural gas utility costs in Utah is the lowest five in the United States. Add to that an efficient regulatory process and labor, stable highly productive and your business expenses will be significantly lower in West Valley City than in most other areas. In addition, there are several areas in town where there are financial incentives for business development. The state of Utah ranked 14th lowest in the state for the cost of doing business.

7) Cost of Living: West Valley City has a large supply of affordable housing for all levels of employees. The city of 40,000 about 25% of housing units are multi-family apartments or condominiums. Also, the Salt Lake City is one of the most reasonably priced metro areas in the United States.

8) Green Business: West Valley City prides itself with being an efficient, progressive, business friendly town. The city staff is dedicated to facilitating the development of quality business. Also, there are several areas in town where there are financial incentives for business development. In addition, the State of Utah is widely recognized for its environmentally friendly business - 2 Best State for Business (CNBC); 4 for Pro-Business Climate (Business Facilities); 5 to the State Business Pro in the United States (Pollina Corporation).

9) Businesses: More than 4,500 businesses currently located in West Valley City. These range from small Mom & Pop operations to large national companies. See the current list of major companies in the City.

10) Transportation System: The city is served directly by two major highways (I-215 and State Highway 201), located 5 minutes from both I-80 and I-15, and has interconnecting various arterial roads throughout the valley. In addition, a mass transit light rail (TRAX) will serve the city in early 2011 that will connect downtown Salt Lake with a commuter rail line that serves the entire Wasatch front (population 2.3 million) Salt Lake International Airport is 10 minutes. Of the City. In addition, the city is located 5 minutes south of the main Union Pacific Intermodal Hub Rail. And speaking of trains, this area is the first location where the three main rail line to leave Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles rail hub met.